Overview

Chemical and Biological Engineering from University of Porto is supported by an academic staff of more that 40 Ph.D.s, affiliated with the Chemical Engineering Department (DEQ/FEUP), the Associated Laboratory LSRE/LCM and the research laboratories LEPAE and CEFT, whose research and development activities cover a wide range of topics, ranging from theoretical and fundamental aspects to the experimental and applied areas of Chemical and Bilogical Engineering, and comprehend wide-ranging collaborative work with leading industries in this country and abroad.

Careers

The Doctoral Programme in Chemical and Biological Engineering targets both national and international students and is designed for excellence and competitiveness at the international level. It aims to prepare selected students for leadership in research and development careers in industry, academia and independent entrepreneurial initiatives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical engineering

Chemical process technology

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Porto, Portugal

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 6 other PhDs in Chemical Engineering in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

ID document (Citizen Card /ID Card / Passport) or declaration containing the identification data

Graduation certificate regarding a higher education degree

Certificate (Transcript) of the higher education institution listing the curricular units in which you got a passing grade, indicating the regime (semester/year) and the number of credit units/ECTS.

Curriculum vitae

Letter of motivation;

Information regarding the supervisor;

Letters of recommendation;

Photo (optional)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2750 EUR / year

≈ 2750 EUR / year

Living costs

Porto

Portugal

556 - 865 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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